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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.46 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.46 and 326.72 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.46 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.46 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.46 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 225,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,908.72/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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